2009 FBS Breakout Player: Scott Kazmir

Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Throws: Left
Position: SP

Scott Kazmir is a hard pitcher to figure out. He as absolutely dominating stuff and is left-handed to boot. This season he will be 25 years old and now has playoff experience. Last year he didn't start the year healthy and was held to only 27 starts, but in 2009 he comes in healthy and ready to hit the prime of his career. The Rays got him started early, so it may seem he's older then he really is. Kazmir's biggest issue is pitch count. He tends to lose focus and therefore throw balls. He also cannot be predictable with a devastating breaking ball. We see him coming out this year and absolutely dominating. His numbers should get back up to 2007 levels, but the Texan will get more wins.

The True Guru Projections: .336 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 240 Ks, 17 wins

We feel he will achieve these projections through our formula based on our secret formula of 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
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